Workplace Safety & Health
WSQ Perform Work in Confined Space Operation (PWCSO) / SOCMH
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About this course
A Manhole Worker, when appointed by the Principal or Employer of a workplace, will play the role of either an entrant or an attendant.
The entrant has the responsibility to:
- coordinate with the attendant, supervisor and manhole safety assessor to ensure safe entry in and egress from the manhole,
- assess the working conditions in the manhole and evacuate when it is unsafe to work,
- only carry out prescribed work activities, for allowed durations, as approved on the entry permit.
The attendant has the responsibility to :
- coordinate with the entrant, supervisor and manhole safety assessor to ensure entrants safe entry in and egress from the manhole,
- prevent unauthorized entry into the manhole,
- maintain regular visual and/or verbal contact with the entrants
- assess the working conditions in the manhole and alert the entrants to evacuate when the manhole is unsafe to work in,
- alert the rescue personnel to activate the rescue operation.
Course Content
- Legislation and Code of Practice on confined space work
- Duties and responsibilities of all personnel involved in confined space work
- Manhole hazards Part A- Atmospheric Hazard
- Manhole hazards Part B Physical and Biological Hazards
- Risk Assessment
- Confined Space Entry Permit System
- Prevention and Control of Manhole Hazards
- Use and Limitations of Gas Detection Instruments
- Selection, use, fit and maintenance of personal protective equipment use for work in manholes
- Accident Case Studies of Accidents in Manholes
- Communication and Emergency Response Plan
- Examination
Assessment Criteria
Attendance Criteria
100%
for the entire course
Venue & training mode
Primary venue
Bendemeer
20 Bendemeer Road, #04-06
BS Bendemeer Centre, Singapore 339914
BS Bendemeer Centre, Singapore 339914
Training Centre
Pioneer
No. 1 Soon Lee Street, #04-08
Pioneer Centre, Singapore 627605
Pioneer Centre, Singapore 627605
Training mode
Classroom
Day 1 – 2: 09:00 – 18:00
Certification & renewal
CREDENTIAL AWARDED
Electronic Statement of Attainment
Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will receive an electronic Statement of Attainment (e-SOA) issued by the Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA).
| Participant category | Individual Sponsored | Company Sponsored | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-SME | SME | |||||
| Before GST | After GST | Before GST | After GST | Before GST | After GST | |
| Full Course Fee1 | S$110.00 | S$119.90 | S$110.00 | S$119.90 | S$110.00 | S$119.90 |
| SC ≤ 39 & SPR2 | S$55.00 | S$64.90 | S$55.00 | S$64.90 | S$33.00 | S$42.90 |
| SC ≥ 403 | S$33.00 | S$42.90 | S$33.00 | S$42.90 | S$33.00 | S$42.90 |
- Full Course Fee (For Foreigners and those not eligible for subsidies).
- For Singapore Citizens (SC) aged 39 years old and below; and For all Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) (The minimum age for individual sponsored trainees is 21 years old).
- For Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and above.
- Note: Subject to Grant Calculator & SSG approval.
SkillsFuture Credit & Employer Support
SFC/SFEC can be used to offset course fees after skillsfuture subsidies have been applied.
Claims are submitted via the TPGateway.
Eligible Singapore Citizens
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
Use your available SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible Employers
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Support may apply to eligible employers
TPGateway Course Code
TGS-2013500770
Only applicable for self-sponsored Trainee to submit SkillsFuture Credit
Upcoming Course Runs
| Course dates | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 26, 27 - Oct 2026 2 days Weekday | English | Register |
| 29, 30 - Oct 2026 2 days Weekday | English | Register |
| 31 - Oct 2026, 01 - Nov 2026 2 days Weekend | English | Register |
| 02, 03 - Nov 2026 2 days Weekday | English | Register |
| 12, 13 - Nov 2026 2 days Weekday | English | Register |
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| 28, 29 - Nov 2026 2 days Weekend | English | Register |
| 03, 04 - Dec 2026 2 days Weekday | English | Register |
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| 12, 13 - Dec 2026 2 days Weekend | English | Register |
| 17, 18 - Dec 2026 2 days Weekday | English | Register |
| 19, 20 - Dec 2026 2 days Weekend | English | Register |
| 21, 22 - Dec 2026 2 days Weekday | English | Register |
| 25, 27 - Dec 2026 2 days Holiday | English | Register |
| 26, 27 - Dec 2026 2 days Weekend | English | Register |
| 28, 29 - Dec 2026 2 days Weekday | English | Register |
Train Your Team
Up to 10 participants
Priority scheduling, dedicated customer service officer.
11 or more participants
Custom run at Avanta premises and dedicated Schedules
